16 Space-Saving Vanities That Double as Desks – And Bring Glamour Back to Getting Ready
The old-school dressing table is back and working overtime
If your makeup vanity isn’t also a desk, you’re probably doing your small bedroom a disservice. Compact, space-saving vanities that flip their mirrors flat for emails once you’re done with your hair, are resurrecting the old-school dressing room idea. Most come armed with LEDs, hidden storage, nested stools, and other Spy Kids-esque bells and whistles.
Topping the list of these two-, three-, four-, and sometimes more-in-one bedroom solutions is Jane. Then Elise. And Stacie. No, these aren’t designers – they’re Urban Outfitters’ viral space-saving vanities, which pretty much started the bedroom furniture trend. Big sister Jane has been a runaway success since launching in early 2025, spawning pinstripes, moody florals, polka dots and, most recently, emerald. Now, others have gotten in on the antique-inspired action, from Pottery Barn to – in signature jubilance – Drew Barrymore for her Beautiful line at Walmart, with built-in power stations for phones and hair tools, adjustable partitions to finally streamline that skincare routine, and plenty more hidden tricks.
You work hard, but these vanities work harder. Ahead, 16 styles that look just as glamorous flipped up or down.
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Julia Demer is a New York–based Style Editor at Homes & Gardens with a sharp eye for where fashion meets interiors. Having cut her teeth at L’Officiel USA and The Row before pivoting into homes, she believes great style is universal – whether it’s a perfect outfit, a stunning room, or the ultimate set of sheets. Passionate about art, travel, and pop culture, Julia brings a global, insider perspective to every story.